What to Wear to Your First Aerial Silks Class

Fabrics: fitted, breathable, no zippers

Choose smooth, four-way stretch fabrics — a cotton/spandex or nylon blend works well. Avoid clothes with zippers, buttons, hooks, buckles, or rhinestones. Anything hard or sharp can snag the silks or dig into skin during wraps.

Fit: leggings over shorts

• Full-length leggings that cover the backs of the knees.
• A fitted tank or t-shirt that covers the underarms.
• A top long enough to stay tucked in when you go upside down.
• Bare feet — no shoes or socks in the air.

Shorts feel cooler, but the silks grip the backs of the knees during many wraps and drops. Bare skin there is uncomfortable and can bruise.

Safety: jewelry, hair, nails

• Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches.
• Skip dangling earrings — studs are fine.
• Tie long hair back in a low bun or braid.
• Keep nails short so they don't catch on the fabric.